High shine spots using shellac

[kasperbunk]

Hello guy's
I know this topic has been discussed much, but havent really found any answer by seaching the forum.
My problem is when i apply schellac to my sandblast i get some high shinning spots. I use a 2 cut shellack mix.
Maybe I am not good enough to apply an even layer of shellac? Du you guys have a trick to even out the shine?

I have seen a video of J. Alan making a Billiard
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21.50min in the video he applys canauba powder with a toothbrush, and heat it with a heatgun. Is this enough to seal the stain, or is he not showing this in the video?

Looking forward for some helpful advice:-)

[Sasquatch]

Thin it more, do more coats. Shine on shellac is directly related to how much there is on the surface. You can gently buff for even-ness too, but the basic process should leave the pipe pretty even.

[KurtHuhn]

Build up the shellac, as Sas said, don't try and put it all on at once with a thick coat.

Carnuba application is separate from shellac, and the process varies some. Sometimes I skip the carnuba altogether if the pipe is rusticated - depends on the pipe.

[wdteipen]

Yep. I do what Sas and Kurt do. Thin it down more and add coats until you're satisfied with the level of shine once it's dried. Not there yet? Add another coat.

[caskwith]

That carnuba powder looks a right pain in the arse to do.

[PremalChheda]

French polish technique to remove excess while the shellac is tacky still. It will even out on all the surfaces. Super thin solution. Dip a wad of cheese cloth that has a micro amount of oil on it and then squeeze out and rub thoroughly.

[DocAitch]

I find that applying the thinned shellac with a fingernail brush works well. I dip the brush in the shellac , tap it on a paper towel, then scrub it vigorously until it feels dry (one dip per application).
This gives a nice sheen, which I then follow up with powdered carnauba and a heat gun.
DocAitch